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History in Croatia
Prehistory At the turn of the 20th century (1899), the remains of a type of Neanderthal who lived in caves some 130,000 years ago were discovered at Krapina, a tiny town north of…
Dubrovnik in One Week in Croatia
Dubrovnik & Beyond in 1 Week If you are visiting Dubrovnik, you may have arrived by air, or by car after an overnight train to Split, or by ferry from Rijeka or Italy. Whichever…
Food & Drink in Virginia
William Styron, a native of Newport News and author of The Confessions of Nat Turner, a novel based on Nat Turner's 1831 slave rebellion, once said that the French consider strong,…
Food & Drink in Ecuador
Given the variety that defines Ecuadorean culture, art, geography, and politics, it would be logical to assume the country also offered a fair amount of culinary variety -- however,…
Best Dining Bets in Prague
Kampa Park (Na Kampe 8b, Prague 1; tel. 296-826-112): On a warm evening in summer, Kampa Park's idyllic riverside setting will be etched in your memory for a long time to come. The…
Cheap Eats in Prague
The Czech-style delicatessen Lahudky Zlatý Kríz, Jungmannovo nám. 19 (entrance from Jungmannova 34), Prague 1 (tel. 221-191-801), offers the typical Czech snack food chlebícky -- a…
History in Prague
In the Beginning The word "Bohemia," now used to describe the westernmost province of the country, comes from an ancient Celtic tribe, the Boii, who once lived on the territory of the…
Walking Tour 2 in Prague
Walking Tour 2: Prague Castle Start: The castle's front entrance, at Hradcanské námestí. Finish: Daliborka Tower. Time: Allow approximately 2 1/2 hours, not including rest stops. Best…
Walking Tour 1 in Prague
Walking Tour 1: Malá Strana (Lesser Town) Start: Old Town Bridge Tower (Staromestská mostecká vez). Finish: Church of St. Nicholas (Kostel sv. Mikuláse). Time: About 3 to 4 hours. Best…
Learning & Special Interest Vacations in Morocco
Today's traveler is increasingly looking for more than just superficial sights and experiences. Many visitors come to Morocco hoping to scratch beneath the surface and really get to…
The Best Ways to Bring History Alive
Driving the White Towns of the Sierra de Grazalema: Scattered from Ronda to Arcos de la Frontera, these mountainside fortress towns, like flocks of nesting birds. were once the…
The Best Cathedrals in Spain
Catedral de Ávila: One of the earliest Gothic cathedrals in Castile, this rugged, plain edifice was called "a soldier's church." A brooding, granite monolith, which in some ways…
History in Spain
Barbarian Invasions, the Moorish Kingdom & the Reconquest -- Around 200 B.C., the Romans vanquished the Carthaginians and laid the foundations of the present Latin culture. Traces…
Art in Spain
Romanesque (10th-13th c.) From the 8th century, most of Spain was under Moorish rule. The Muslims took the injunction against graven images so seriously that they produced no art in a…
Best Dining Bets in South Florida
Best for Celebrating a Big Deal: Prime One Twelve on Miami Beach (tel. 305/532-8112) is where everyone from Gorbachev and Clinton to Madonna and Beyoncé come to satisfy their…
Best Dining Bets in Miami
Best Dining Bets in Denver, Boulder and Colorado Springs
Best Spots for a Romantic Dinner: Rioja, 1431 Larimer Sq., Denver (tel. 303/820-2282), is a quiet, slick, and dimly lit vehicle for chef-owner Jennifer Jasinski’s inspired…
Cafes in Paris
It would be a crime to come to Paris and not stop for a coffee (or other drink) in a cafe. Despite the onslaught of American-style coffee shops, classic cafe life is still an integral…
History in Paris
THE MAKING OF PARIS Origins Prehistoric Paris did have two things going for it: a river that led all the way to the Atlantic and those strategically placed islands, which offered both…
Architecture in Paris
It's worth pointing out that very few buildings (especially churches) were built in one particular architectural style. These massive, expensive structures often took centuries to…
Art in Paris
Gothic (1100-1400)Almost all artistic expression in medieval France was church-related. Paris retains almost no art from the classical or Romanesque eras, but much remains from the…
Best Hotel Bets in San Diego
Best Splurge: Resembling an ornate Tuscan villa, the Grand Del Mar, 5300 Grand Del Mar Way (tel. 888/314-2030 or 858/314-2000), is an aptly named resort tucked into the foothills of…
Local Favorites in San Diego
Attack of the Killer Burgers Burgers, it seems, are the new black. Upscale hamburger spots are popping up all around town, putting fast-food joints to shame with their chic…
Neighborhoods in San Diego
Downtown San Diego You can grab breakfast at a quirky stalwart such as Cafe 222 ★, 222 Island Ave. (tel. 619/236-9902; www.cafe222.com), or sit down to some gourmet pancakes at…
Special-Interest Sightseeing in San Diego
For Architecture Buffs San Diego's historical architecture often features the Spanish mission style introduced to California by Father Junípero Serra at the Mission Basilica San Diego…